“Train the unique martial art form of Kerala in the place where the original spirit is kept alive “ – An article about ‘Poomully Aramthampuran’s Kalarisangham’. 
POOMULLY MANA – Poomully Mana with centuries of cultural legacy, was considered to be the most wealthiest and influential namboothiri family in Kerala. Poomully Mana was reconstructed in the 19th century, by Late Poomully Narayanan Nampoothiripad, the father of Poomully Aramthampuran. The once great landlords in Kerala, Poomully Mana’s members are famous for promoting various Arts and Cultural forms of Kerala.
The Poomully Mana is famous for its Kerala Style of Architectural Design. For centuries Poomully Mana’s name and fame continues, and it has contributed in its own way in preserving and nurturing the tremendous and rich heritage, which is unique to Kerala.
KALARIPPAYATTU -
Kalaripayattu is the martial art of Kerala, the oldest and unique system of its kind in the world still in existence, encompassing body, mind and the spirit. Being the mother of martial arts, it possesses the cultural legacy of this country. Kalari is the ‘place of daily training’ and Payattu is the ‘system of practice’. The word Kalari is derived from the Sanskrit word Kh
aloorika – means – ‘the place of practice’ .
The Purpose:
The prime purpose of Kalaripayattu is to lead a healthy life, well equipped in every sense with the right balance of body -mind relationship.
It is a body art to safe guard oneself from any kind of attacks.
In the olden times, it was the warfare to protect the earth and its people from threats and attacks of any kind from the enemies. -- The ultimate purpose of Kalaripayattu was to restore peace in this world with the protection of Dharma annihilating Adharma when it shoots up. “Loka samastha sukhino bhavanthu”- “may all relish happiness in this world”.
Despite obedience, Kalaripayattu bestows with moral, ethical, social and spiritual discipline; thereby helps to realize the value of life in depth. -- A warrior should get up from his bed in the morning with a mighty prayer to the mother earth -“Padasparsam kshamaswa me”-“Oh mother earth! Please forgive my step with my foot on you”. Kalaripayattu is in obeisance to Godess Durga worshipped as Rana Bhairavi - the Goddess of battle bringing her divine presence - Sannidhya in the Kalari as it being a very sacred place like temple.
Kalarippayattu is something developed and practiced by enlightened souls who realized the art in totality from their inner vision and shared through generations.
POOMULLY ARAMTHAMPURAN'S KALARISANGHAM -
Poomully Aramthampuran, born in the Orthodox Namboothiri family-Poomully Mana, started his education by studying Veda under his father till the age of sixteen. Thereafter he completed modern education at Calicut Zamorine College. Then, back at home he started studying Sanskrit, Vedanda,Nyaya,Meemamsa,Vishachikitsa(Toxicology), Ayurveda and other ancient Indian sciences under Shri.Chrukulappurath Krishnan Namboodiri of famous Koodalloor tradition. Yoga was practiced under Mahasanyasin Narayanji. Shri.Ramachandran trained him the Gymnastics.
In the mean time Thampuran came to know about Ananthan Nair, one of the prime disciples of Sri.Kanaran Gurukkal. Thampuran who has interest in Wrestling, Yoga, Gymnastics and related physical disciplines, engaged Ananthan Nair for training him Kalarippayattu. Aramthampuran established a Kalari in the ancient temple attached to Poomully Mana. Ananthan Nair taught him the basics of Kalarippayattu and handed over his charge to Sri.Appu Nambiar who was another main disciple of Kanaran Gurukkal. Thampuran was rigorously trained by Appu Nambiar for a period of 10 years.
Thampuran who had immense knowledge in Ayurveda, Yoga and other health sciences introduced the concept of ‘health aspect’ to Kalarippayattu. Thampuran soon became an authority in Kalarippayattu. A methodical version of Kalarippayattu training, without disturbing its original form, known as ‘Poomully method of practice’, was contributed by Aramthampuran to the world of martial arts. Later this method got wide acceptance among the masters as well as the lovers of Kalarippayattu. Thampuran became gifted with lot of followers in Kalarippayattu and other sciences. Poomully Narayanan Namboothirippad, the son of Aramthampuran is his prime disciple in Kalarippayattu.
After the demise of Aramthampuran, Poomully Narayanan Namboodirippad took charge of the Kalari and continued the training in the same manner as his father does. A trust known as ‘Poomully Aramthampuran Smaraka Trust’ was formed by the disciples and followers of Aramthampuran under the chairmanship of Poomully Narayanan Namboothirippad with the objective of promoting and keeping alive the great tradition of Aramthampuran.
The Kalarippayattu training centre started by Aramthampuran is still providing regular training to the students from all over the world under the strict supervision and guidance of Poomully Narayanan Namboothirippad in the name ‘Poomully Aramthampuran’s Kalarisangham’.
Courses under ‘Poomully Method of Practice’:
1.Regular training Program:
How to become an ‘abhyasi’(master) of Kalarippayattu?
For becoming an ‘Abhyasi’(master) of Kalarippayattu one must undergo various stages of practice. As per the ancient system of Kalarippayattu one have to practice ‘eighteen adavus’(18 series of practices). It will take at least Six years of regular training under a master, for completing these eighteen series of practices.
In Poomully Aramthampuran’s Kalarisangham the regular courses are designed in such a way that, anyone who is ready to take efforts and willing to sacrifice for this martial art can reach its highs by completing the prescribed stages of practices.
2. Short term Kalarippayattu training Programs
Kalari practice stimulates all internal organs and improves the circulatory and respiratory functions. Digestive system will be made strong and has got psycho-physiological effect.
The postures in Kalari are called Vadivu, and they are developed from the postures of animals, birds, and other living beings- like Aswa Vadivu (horse), Gaja Vadivu (elephant), Simha Vadivu (lion), Sarpa Vadivu (snake), Varaha Vadivu (boar), Kukkuta Vadivu (cock), Marjara Vadivu (cat) etc. Each posture has got the power of that particular being in its application. The strongest one is the Aswa Vadivu - the horse. Yoga has the similar kind of postures called Asana.
If your time & purpose of visit is limited to the extent that; you want to maintain body fitness, get a general awareness about Kalarippayattu training, postures, techniques of practice using wooden weapons and Kalari treatments; you can opt a short term course best suitable for you.
The specialty of mana campus includes:
‘Poomully Method of Practice’ – which is the most systematic way of Kalarippayattu training developed by Poomully Aramthampuran.
Accommodation facility in typical Kerala style heritage rooms with all facilities suited for modern life style, without losing the traditional values and principles.
Nutritious and tasty vegetarian dishes will be served to the students at Poomully Mana.
Alchohol and tobacco free-zone.
Private gardens.
Unpolluted environment.
Training place for Kalarippayattu.
Ancient temple, Herbal plants & traditional 'Kavus' in its pristine form.
POOMULLY MANA – Poomully Mana with centuries of cultural legacy, was considered to be the most wealthiest and influential namboothiri family in Kerala. Poomully Mana was reconstructed in the 19th century, by Late Poomully Narayanan Nampoothiripad, the father of Poomully Aramthampuran. The once great landlords in Kerala, Poomully Mana’s members are famous for promoting various Arts and Cultural forms of Kerala.
The Poomully Mana is famous for its Kerala Style of Architectural Design. For centuries Poomully Mana’s name and fame continues, and it has contributed in its own way in preserving and nurturing the tremendous and rich heritage, which is unique to Kerala.
KALARIPPAYATTU -
Kalaripayattu is the martial art of Kerala, the oldest and unique system of its kind in the world still in existence, encompassing body, mind and the spirit. Being the mother of martial arts, it possesses the cultural legacy of this country. Kalari is the ‘place of daily training’ and Payattu is the ‘system of practice’. The word Kalari is derived from the Sanskrit word Kh
aloorika – means – ‘the place of practice’ .The Purpose:
The prime purpose of Kalaripayattu is to lead a healthy life, well equipped in every sense with the right balance of body -mind relationship.
It is a body art to safe guard oneself from any kind of attacks.
In the olden times, it was the warfare to protect the earth and its people from threats and attacks of any kind from the enemies. -- The ultimate purpose of Kalaripayattu was to restore peace in this world with the protection of Dharma annihilating Adharma when it shoots up. “Loka samastha sukhino bhavanthu”- “may all relish happiness in this world”.
Despite obedience, Kalaripayattu bestows with moral, ethical, social and spiritual discipline; thereby helps to realize the value of life in depth. -- A warrior should get up from his bed in the morning with a mighty prayer to the mother earth -“Padasparsam kshamaswa me”-“Oh mother earth! Please forgive my step with my foot on you”. Kalaripayattu is in obeisance to Godess Durga worshipped as Rana Bhairavi - the Goddess of battle bringing her divine presence - Sannidhya in the Kalari as it being a very sacred place like temple.
Kalarippayattu is something developed and practiced by enlightened souls who realized the art in totality from their inner vision and shared through generations.
POOMULLY ARAMTHAMPURAN'S KALARISANGHAM -
Poomully Aramthampuran, born in the Orthodox Namboothiri family-Poomully Mana, started his education by studying Veda under his father till the age of sixteen. Thereafter he completed modern education at Calicut Zamorine College. Then, back at home he started studying Sanskrit, Vedanda,Nyaya,Meemamsa,Vishachikitsa(Toxicology), Ayurveda and other ancient Indian sciences under Shri.Chrukulappurath Krishnan Namboodiri of famous Koodalloor tradition. Yoga was practiced under Mahasanyasin Narayanji. Shri.Ramachandran trained him the Gymnastics.
In the mean time Thampuran came to know about Ananthan Nair, one of the prime disciples of Sri.Kanaran Gurukkal. Thampuran who has interest in Wrestling, Yoga, Gymnastics and related physical disciplines, engaged Ananthan Nair for training him Kalarippayattu. Aramthampuran established a Kalari in the ancient temple attached to Poomully Mana. Ananthan Nair taught him the basics of Kalarippayattu and handed over his charge to Sri.Appu Nambiar who was another main disciple of Kanaran Gurukkal. Thampuran was rigorously trained by Appu Nambiar for a period of 10 years.
Thampuran who had immense knowledge in Ayurveda, Yoga and other health sciences introduced the concept of ‘health aspect’ to Kalarippayattu. Thampuran soon became an authority in Kalarippayattu. A methodical version of Kalarippayattu training, without disturbing its original form, known as ‘Poomully method of practice’, was contributed by Aramthampuran to the world of martial arts. Later this method got wide acceptance among the masters as well as the lovers of Kalarippayattu. Thampuran became gifted with lot of followers in Kalarippayattu and other sciences. Poomully Narayanan Namboothirippad, the son of Aramthampuran is his prime disciple in Kalarippayattu.
After the demise of Aramthampuran, Poomully Narayanan Namboodirippad took charge of the Kalari and continued the training in the same manner as his father does. A trust known as ‘Poomully Aramthampuran Smaraka Trust’ was formed by the disciples and followers of Aramthampuran under the chairmanship of Poomully Narayanan Namboothirippad with the objective of promoting and keeping alive the great tradition of Aramthampuran.
The Kalarippayattu training centre started by Aramthampuran is still providing regular training to the students from all over the world under the strict supervision and guidance of Poomully Narayanan Namboothirippad in the name ‘Poomully Aramthampuran’s Kalarisangham’.
Courses under ‘Poomully Method of Practice’:
1.Regular training Program:
How to become an ‘abhyasi’(master) of Kalarippayattu?
For becoming an ‘Abhyasi’(master) of Kalarippayattu one must undergo various stages of practice. As per the ancient system of Kalarippayattu one have to practice ‘eighteen adavus’(18 series of practices). It will take at least Six years of regular training under a master, for completing these eighteen series of practices.
In Poomully Aramthampuran’s Kalarisangham the regular courses are designed in such a way that, anyone who is ready to take efforts and willing to sacrifice for this martial art can reach its highs by completing the prescribed stages of practices.
2. Short term Kalarippayattu training Programs
Kalari practice stimulates all internal organs and improves the circulatory and respiratory functions. Digestive system will be made strong and has got psycho-physiological effect.
The postures in Kalari are called Vadivu, and they are developed from the postures of animals, birds, and other living beings- like Aswa Vadivu (horse), Gaja Vadivu (elephant), Simha Vadivu (lion), Sarpa Vadivu (snake), Varaha Vadivu (boar), Kukkuta Vadivu (cock), Marjara Vadivu (cat) etc. Each posture has got the power of that particular being in its application. The strongest one is the Aswa Vadivu - the horse. Yoga has the similar kind of postures called Asana.
If your time & purpose of visit is limited to the extent that; you want to maintain body fitness, get a general awareness about Kalarippayattu training, postures, techniques of practice using wooden weapons and Kalari treatments; you can opt a short term course best suitable for you.
The specialty of mana campus includes:
‘Poomully Method of Practice’ – which is the most systematic way of Kalarippayattu training developed by Poomully Aramthampuran.
Accommodation facility in typical Kerala style heritage rooms with all facilities suited for modern life style, without losing the traditional values and principles.
Nutritious and tasty vegetarian dishes will be served to the students at Poomully Mana.
Alchohol and tobacco free-zone.
Private gardens.
Unpolluted environment.
Training place for Kalarippayattu.
Ancient temple, Herbal plants & traditional 'Kavus' in its pristine form.
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